Kerry Black

Associate professor and Canada Research Chair at the University of Calgary School of Engineering who offers expert analysis on infrastructure prioritization and municipal water systems.

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Jan 8, 2026 • 19min

Pipe nightmare in Calgary

Siegfried Kiefer, former CEO of Canadian Utilities Limited and leader of the independent review panel on Calgary's water pipeline, and Kerry Black, engineering expert from the University of Calgary, delve into the city's chronic water main failures. They discuss the roots of infrastructure neglect dating back to 2004 and the urgency for replacement due to deteriorating pipes. Kiefer emphasizes the looming crisis affecting other cities with similar issues, while Black highlights the need for prioritization in infrastructure investments amid Canada's staggering infrastructure deficit.

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